The Orphan of Ellis Island Quiz

What is the name of the main character in "The Orphan of Ellis Island"?

• Dominic

• Antonio

• Salvatore

• Frank

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Where does Dominic first hide when he visits Ellis Island with his class?

• In the cafeteria

• In a closet

• In a museum exhibit

• In the library

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What object does Dominic find that helps him travel back in time?

• A photograph

• A telephone

• An old bottle

• A diary

Which country are the boys Antonio, Salvatore, and Francesco from?

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Germany

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

What is the main reason Dominic feels alone at the beginning of the story?

• He is new at school

• He is an orphan

• He cannot speak English

• He lost his pet

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does Dominic eat with the boys in Italy?

• Pizza

• Bread and cheese

• Pasta

• Soup

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

Who is the oldest of the three brothers Dominic meets in Italy?

• Antonio

• Salvatore

• Francesco

• Dominic

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What is the name of the mountain the boys must cross?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Vesuvius

• Mount Etna

• The Alps

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

What does Dominic use to communicate with the boys when he first meets them?

• He speaks Italian

• He uses hand gestures

• He writes notes

• He draws pictures

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is the main goal of the boys in Italy?

• To find treasure

• To go to America

• To become famous

• To build a house

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9